Reborn in 1982: I Became the Richest Man by Repairing Cars

"The Lucas EFI used in this car is Land Rover's first generation of electronic fuel injection, a very early and immature technology."

"If the sensor is inaccurate, or if the plug, grounding, or power supply is slightly faulty, it will malfunction."

"I'm pretty sure it's a problem with Lucas's EFI."

"However, we need to confirm whether the problem is oxidation of the plug or a fault in the grounding wire."

As soon as Jiang Hui finished speaking, Smith's expression changed.

An expert can tell the difference the moment they make a move.

As a Range Rover owner, Smith clearly has some understanding of the vehicle.

While I wouldn't call myself a professional, I certainly know the basic information.

Ironically, he couldn't find a single Chinese person in the entire capital to communicate with regarding this basic information.

Jiang Hui immediately revealed the crucial information about Lucas EFI, which clearly shows that he has a certain understanding of the Range Rover.

It seems there was a reason why CITIC recommended Jiang Hui to me.

"Can you fix this car?"

"Of course! It's expected to be fixed today, or at the latest tomorrow."

Jiang Hui gave a very affirmative answer.

Never back down in front of foreigners.

If I can do it, I can do it; if I can't, I can still do it.

"My name is John Smith. You can call me Mr. Smith or Smith, or of course, John."

At this point, Smith finally gave Jiang Hui a brief explanation of his situation.

Clearly, he had gained an initial appreciation for Jiang Hui's skills.

Jiang Hui's ability to directly describe the electronic fuel injection system of the Range Rover proves that he truly has a certain understanding of the Range Rover.

The key point is that he had called back to England to inquire about the situation of this Range Rover.

The other party's reply was similar to what Jiang Hui said, which basically confirmed that Lucas EFI was malfunctioning.

However, the specific situation requires sending it back to China for testing and repair.

This kind of proposal is clearly unacceptable to Smith.

The whole process will take several months, or even half a year.

The key point is that the cost is absolutely enormous.

The transportation costs alone are terrifying, not to mention all the various procedures.

If it's not transported back for repairs, then the only option is to continue to endure the car's malfunction, or directly ask a Land Rover engineer to come and fix it.

Leaving aside whether people would be willing to fly all the way to China to repair a car, the cost of doing so is already quite staggering.

Shell has plenty of money, but it can't keep doing this kind of thing.

Yesterday, CITIC recommended Jiang Hui to repair the car, and Smith agreed with a skeptical but desperate attitude.

I never expected it would actually bring me such a pleasant surprise.

"Great, then I'll leave the car to you."

Smith finally smiled.

He really liked this car and didn't want to see it sitting idle because of a malfunction.

"No problem, but before we start repairing the car, I need to explain the repair costs to you."

Jiang Hui didn't stand on ceremony with them.

Smith is very enthusiastic now, but he wasn't like this at the beginning.

Besides, it's not easy to come across such a rare vehicle, and it belongs to a wealthy family.

I have to make a good profit, no matter what.

As long as the price is agreed upon in advance, there's no need to worry about word getting out that you're overcharging customers.

"Of course, how much will the repair cost?"

The Chinese people Smith dealt with were generally too embarrassed to talk about money directly.

Now, when he encounters someone like Jiang Hui who talks about money face-to-face, he not only doesn't feel uncomfortable, but actually finds a familiar feeling.

He prefers to clarify any fees in advance.

"In England, the hourly rate for repairs at a regular car repair shop is about six or seven pounds, while it's more expensive for a Range Rover, at about eight pounds per hour."

"We expect to have this car repaired by 5 p.m. today, and the whole process will take seven hours."

"Based on the working hours of three people, that's twenty-one hours, and the hourly wage is one hundred and sixty-eight pounds."

"You can choose to give me £168 or $300."

Upon hearing Jiang Hui's words, Lin Yuanwu and Fan Weiming both gasped in shock.

Three hundred dollars?

Although none of them had ever directly handled a US dollar, they certainly knew that the US dollar was more expensive than the Chinese yuan.

Especially on the black market, three hundred US dollars can probably buy more than a thousand yuan.

Can you earn a thousand yuan by repairing a car?

This price is clearly much higher than a little bit.

It's extremely high!

"Three hundred dollars?"

Smith was also taken aback for a moment.

Although it is an English company, Shell's offices mainly use RMB and USD.

China prefers to receive US dollars, since the US dollar is definitely a hard currency these days.

However, he also knew that this price was somewhat out of line with the average price level in China.

"Yes, this price is based entirely on the labor costs in England, and I haven't charged you a single extra penny."

"If you have any doubts, you can make a call back to China to confirm and see if the labor costs for repairing a Range Rover are as I described."

Jiang Hui's confident demeanor made Smith uncomfortable.

Of course, he had already confirmed the situation.

Compared to shipping the car back to China for repairs, or having a Land Rover engineer come and fix it, $300 is certainly very cheap.

However, he had spent more than two years in China and was very familiar with the prices here.

Let alone a day, many people cannot earn three hundred dollars even in a year.

"Jiang, are you sure you can fix this car?"

After a moment of silence, Smith asked.

Clearly, after weighing the pros and cons, he chose to agree.

After all, Jiang Hui's statement was reasonable and well-founded, and it was really difficult for him to refute it.

Although he knew Jiang Hui was using a fallacy, comparing prices in England to the market.

But who is it that only Jiang Hui dares to say he can fix it?

Smith knew that focusing on this point would be pointless.

He frequently negotiates with people at the Shell office, and he knows exactly what's worthwhile and what's unnecessary to waste time on.

"It can definitely be fixed!"

"You can ask around about my reputation for repairing cars. In the entire capital region, no one is better at repairing imported cars than me."

Jiang Hui patted his chest, his face full of confidence.

"Okay, three hundred dollars it is."

"As long as you can fix it, I won't shortchange you a single penny."

After Smith finished speaking, Jiang Hui did not mention anything about paying half upfront.

In this day and age, there are relatively few scammers.

Shell, in particular, is considered a large company.

Smith agreed to the $300 repair fee. If he went back on his word and Jiang Hui made a scene, it would be Shell that lost face.

Shell's losses in other areas will far outweigh the $300 they would otherwise suffer.

Smith certainly knew this as well.